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    Atenolol (Tenormin)

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    Atenolol is a beta blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and migraine prevention. It works by selectively blocking beta-1 receptors, decreasing cardiac output and oxygen demand. Common side effects include hypotension, fatigue, and dizziness. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, especially in patients on hemodialysis due to risk of hypotension, and watch for signs of hypoglycemia or hyperthyroidism as side effects may mask symptoms. Patients should take their dose daily at the same time and not stop suddenly without consulting their prescriber.

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    Atenolol (Tenormin)

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    Atenolol is a beta blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and migraine prevention. It works by selectively blocking beta-1 receptors, decreasing cardiac output and oxygen demand. Common side effects include hypotension, fatigue, and dizziness. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, especially in patients on hemodialysis due to risk of hypotension, and watch for signs of hypoglycemia or hyperthyroidism as side effects may mask symptoms. Patients should take their dose daily at the same time and not stop suddenly without consulting their prescriber.

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    Atenolol is a beta blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and migraine prevention. It works by selectively blocking beta-1 receptors, decreasing cardiac output and oxygen demand. Common side effects include hypotension, fatigue, and dizziness. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, especially in patients on hemodialysis due to risk of hypotension, and watch for signs of hypoglycemia or hyperthyroidism as side effects may mask symptoms. Patients should take their dose daily at the same time and not stop suddenly without consulting their prescriber.

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    Atenolol (Tenormin)

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    Amanda West
    Atenolol is a beta blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and migraine prevention. It works by selectively blocking beta-1 receptors, decreasing cardiac output and oxygen demand. Common side effects include hypotension, fatigue, and dizziness. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, especially in patients on hemodialysis due to risk of hypotension, and watch for signs of hypoglycemia or hyperthyroidism as side effects may mask symptoms. Patients should take their dose daily at the same time and not stop suddenly without consulting their prescriber.

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    MEDICATION INFORMATION

    GENERIC NAME Atenolol TRADE NAMES Tenormin PEAK 1 hour 25-100mg daily, depending on creatinine levels and hemodialysis status, tablets, daily LAB VALUE ALTERATIONS May increase BUN, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, glucose, LDH, potassium, and uric acid levels. May decrease glucose levels. May increase platelet count. MECHANISM OF ACTION (How does it work?) Selectively blocks beta1-adrenergic receptors, decreases cardiac output & cardiac oxygen consumption, & depresses renin secretion. DRUG INTERACTIONS Amiodarone, antihypertensives, calcium channel blockers, hydralazine, cardiac glycerides, clonidine, dolasetron, insulin, oral anti-diabetics, IV lidocaine, NSAIDS, prazosin, reserpine Why is your patient getting this medication? Or What are some reasons that these medications are ordered? Hypertension, migraine prophylaxis, angina pectoris CLASSIFICATION Antihypertensive Beta Blocker ONSET 2-4 hours

    NORMAL DOSAGE RANGE (ALSO INCLUDE ROUTE AND FREQUENCY)

    DURATION 24 hours

    COMMON SIDE EFFECTS Hypotension, fatigue, dizziness, bradycardia, heart failure, bronchospasm

    NURSING IMPLICATIONS (What to focus on.) Monitor blood pressure, monitor hemodialysis patients due to risk of hypotension, symptoms may mask hypoglycemia or hyperthyroidism symptoms, may cause ECG or exercise tolerance

    TEACHING Take as prescribed at the same time every day. Don t stop drug suddenly, consult with prescriber if there are adverse reactions. Teach patient to take pulse and hold medication and call prescriber if pulse rate is below 60. Let prescriber know about plans to become pregnant or if they become pregnant. Don t take if breast feeding.

    PREADMINISTRATION ASSESSMENT? Blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, medicines, diabetes, thyroid level

    WHEN/WHY WOULD YOU HOLD? Low heart rate, heart failure, bronchial complications, pregnancy.

    WHAT WOULD YOU ASSESS POSTADMINISTRATION? Toxicity lethargy, decreased respirations, wheezing, bradycardia, sinus pause. Check vitals,

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